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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 328.97 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 328.97 and 140.16 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 328.97 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/328.97 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 328.97 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 46,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108.79/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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